Apple's iPad: Year One Video • (Leo & me at 0:55)

5.16.2011

Yesterday's iPads & Autism workshop in San Diego was fantastic! The sold-out crowd of parents, professionals, and educators was enthusiastic, and had such great questions and input that I ended up talking for over two hours, and answering questions for almost two hours more.

It was a treat to meet folks from the welcoming, active, and well-organized San Diego autism community. I am indebted to host Janine from GoodKarma Apps -- developer of the crisis-defusing app FirstThen Visual Schedule -- for the invitation, and was delighted to meet her in person after a year of intense online conversations.

If you missed the San Diego workshop, there's always New York City on June 5th! Here are the iPad / autism topics I talked about yesterday; New York's talk will be similar:

Thank you for this information on the iPad. I'm going to make an effort to learn more about the iPad and bring that knowledge to my own community. We need it! I see so much promise in this instrument and how it can change the lives of many of our kids. Getting the support behind me will be another matter. Thanks!

Do you see a carryover from the skills Leo demonstrates on the iPad to using them in real life situations? I am trying to find positive justifications for the use of the iPad for motor skills, social skills, sequencing, etc.,during my OT sessions with my students with autism. Thanks! And great information on your sites!